A collection of film and video works by Lilian Rolfs.
A childhood home
Grá
Grá (2023)
Grá is an interactive art installation piece using elements of video, projection, and sculpture to explore themes of memory and trauma, specifically within the context of Northern Ireland’s “Troubles.” Edited with Adobe Premiere Pro.
Viewing link: https://youtu.be/XcXllw0P0-w
LIAR!
Let It Roll
Let It Roll (2023)
Let It Roll is an original short film based on a scene from my senior thesis screenplay. This scene focuses on the relationship between the main character and her mother. The film was a collaborative effort, thanks to my team of peers who worked seamlessly alongside me under a tight schedule. Edited with Adobe Premiere Pro.
How to make a bookshelf
How to Make a Bookshelf (2022)
How to Make a Bookshelf is an experimental short film in which the filmmaker uses an everyday item in a nonsensical and unconventional manner, to challenge traditional values and what we as a society deem unusual. Edited with Adobe Premiere Pro.
The inside of…. My brain
The Inside of…. My Brain (2023)
The Inside of…. My Brain is a desktop documentary—utilizing modern Mac OS computer software as a base for collaging multiple screens or “tabs” to communicate emotions more often internalized than not.
A chat over hours old coffee
A portrait of Theo Haegele
A Portrait of Theo Haegele (2021)
A Portrait of Theo Haegele is a documentary film about my close friend, Theo Haegele, his passion for sculpture, and what it means to him philosophically and emotionally. Edited with Adobe Premiere Pro.
2018
The Glistening Eastern Sea
The Glistening Eastern Sea (2023)
The Glistening Eastern Sea is an experimental documentary film on my late grandfather. In this piece, I chose to explore the idea of having a conversation with someone who is physically absent. This idea presents itself in the long shots of nature as if nature’s ambiance speaks on behalf of the deceased individual. Edited with Adobe Premiere Pro.